Back in Action: Sydney's iconic IMAX is open again
The renowned Darling Harbour cinema has been closed for the past seven years.
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Seven years after the iconic harbourside building closed its doors, slated for demolition, the new-look IMAX Theatre is finally back in operation, with a new screen, new seats and flashy new building in the same spot in Darling Harbour.
Having faced repeated delays due to Covid impacts and ownership issues, the cinema - which is now operated by Event - will officially open its doors on Wednesday, October 11.
First opened in 1996, the cinema became a landmark attraction due to its location, colossal screen and uniquely-designed 45 minute features before being shut down 20 years later.
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Though the set-up has changed in the new premises, including 4K laser projection that uses a system with a new optical engine and custom-designed lenses, the star of the show is still the new screen, which measures nearly 700 square metres, ensuring it remains one of the largest in the world.
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Tickets are on sale for the opening week, which will feature ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and new Gareth Edwards flick ‘The Creator’, with more to come. Get your tickets here.